Analyst II, IT - Leak Detection

About the role

Buckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.

The Analyst II, IT - Leak Detection role is responsible for supporting the planning, development, installation, and maintenance of the Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) system and related applications that support Buckeye's real-time pipeline operations.

Responsibilities

• CPM System Program Support: Support the program of cyclic review of CPM models and alarm thresholds. Follow procedures and provide supporting documentation to ensure leak detection models are configured correctly and provide control center personnel with accurate information for identifying and responding to potential leak indications.
• Leak Detection and Batch Tracking System Support: Support the Leak Detection and Batch Tracking system including configuration, instrumentation/equipment recommendations, pipeline parameters, threshold evaluation, troubleshooting analysis, training, and vendor contact.
• Leak Investigation Support: Assist the Control Center and Field Operations in the investigation of credible leak indications.
• Project Support: Support ongoing pipeline project work as it pertains to leak detection and batch tracking, as well as internal SCADA and CPM software/hardware upgrade projects.
• Maintenance: Maintain existing CPM hardware including servers and workstations.
• Training: Complete and maintain Operator Qualification (OQ) training for CPM system maintenance, and other training as necessary.
• R&D: Attend industry conferences and trade shows to keep abreast of new industry tools, technologies, and methodologies for SCADA and Leak Detection. Support the application of new technologies within the CPM system to meet organizational needs.
• User Support: Provide on-call support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a rotational basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required.
• 3+ years of experience with real-time control systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of pipeline operations and procedures, computer systems hardware, network and communications configuration, personal computer applications, process control systems, and operation of computer support facilities preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 5% both domestically and internationally.

Skills

• Excellent analytical skills to resolve business and operations problems.
• Strong communication skills to consult with users and provide technical assistance.
• Ability to respond to emergencies immediately and meet stringent deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and interact on numerous concepts.
• Keen cybersecurity awareness and adherence to cybersecurity policies.
• Commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Tact, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.

About You

To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.

People First Culture

From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high-performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us.